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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.89, 539.40 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.89, 539.40 and 251.01 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.89 : 539.40 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.89/539.40 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.89x = 539.40 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.89x = 135,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,393.54/390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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